Rosie Acosta, a first-gen Mexican-American yoga and mindfulness teacher, discusses cultivating self-compassion in the age of social media. Topics include the impact of social media on self-image and techniques for combating negative self-talk and comparison.
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The podcast emphasizes the importance of mindful consumption and disengaging from toxic content on social media.
Authentically sharing experiences and victories, both online and offline, while acknowledging the need to handle trauma and secrets with care, is crucial in cultivating a healthy relationship with social media.
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Cultivating Self-Compassion in the World of Social Media
In today's hyper-connected world, social media can create pressures and expectations that can challenge our self-image. The podcast shares the story of a social media influencer, Jade, who struggled with negative self-talk and the unrealistic standards associated with her online persona. Through coaching and therapy, Jade learned to view her insecurities as valid emotions, anchor herself in the present moment, and share her real experience authentically. The podcast emphasizes the importance of mindful consumption, encouraging listeners to disengage from toxic content, and celebrate small joys and accomplishments without external validation.
Three Practical Tips for Navigating Social Media
The podcast provides three practical tips for cultivating a healthy relationship with social media. The first tip is to practice mindful consumption and to disengage from toxic content. The second tip is to authentically share experiences and victories, both online and offline, while acknowledging the need to handle trauma and secrets with care. The third tip highlights the value of developing a mindfulness practice to recognize and appreciate the present moment, thus reducing the tendency to compare oneself to others. The podcast concludes by reminding listeners that their social media profiles do not define them and encouraging them to embrace their real selves.
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Cultivating Self-Compassion in the Age of Social Media
This week, Rosie unpacks the power of self-compassion. Today, she shares how to cultivate a self-compassionate mindset amid the pressures of digital perfection.
Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here.